# Read Markdown vs Clayshell

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Read Markdown at 16.0 against Clayshell's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Read Markdown | Clayshell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VU THANH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009861172) | [Arvind Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811165108) |

## What reviewers say

### Read Markdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-markdown-fast-and-light/id6808299001)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Clayshell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clayshell/id6819172609)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Read Markdown free?

Read Markdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Clayshell free?

Clayshell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Read Markdown or Clayshell have ads?

Neither Read Markdown nor Clayshell shows ads.

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